Balloon Practices

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Several years ago, The Balloon Council—and the balloon industry as a whole—faced a major challenge as it fought an attempt to outlaw helium-filled foil balloons in California. Although the legislation was ultimately vetoed, this process was an important reminder of the need to revitalize industry public relations activities.

That’s why The Balloon Council established Smart Balloon Practices, an educational and awareness campaign developed to serve several purposes: Educate consumers on the proper handling of balloons; Stress the importance of never releasing balloons; Maintain and nurture the public’s positive feelings about balloons; and Prevent anti-balloon legislation attempts in the future.

Smart Balloon Practices is a global awareness effort, not just limited to California or the United States. All members of the worldwide balloon industry—manufacturers, distributors, decorators, party retailers, entertainers—have a shared responsibility to promote the campaign.

The newest initiative in our education efforts is the “Meet Faraday: Smart Balloon Practices” campaign.

This family-friendly version of the national education campaign includes a life-sized costumed mascot, named Faraday, who is the official Spokesballoon for The Balloon Council. Faraday visits communities to promote the proper use and disposal of balloons to people of all ages.

• Watch a video on Meeting Faraday CLICK HERE
• Faraday’s Five Smart Tips for Balloon Use Poster CLICK HERE
• Faraday’s Five Smart Tips for Balloon Use Card CLICK HERE
• The Faraday Pledge CLICK HERE
• The Faraday Pledge (4-up) CLICK HERE
• Smart Balloon Practices (Youth) CLICK HERE
• Smart Balloon Practices (Adult) CLICK HERE
• Tips for Striking/Popping Balloons in Public CLICK HERE
• Black Balloon Day CLICK HERE

For more information on the “Meet Faraday” campaign contact Lorna O’Hara or visit our consumer facing website here.